Business Services Accounts Manager

Butler Rose; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd is seeking an experienced Business Services Accounts Manager in Cambridge to lead a growing team. This pivotal role involves taking ownership of a diverse client portfolio, delivering high-quality accountancy services while overseeing both UK and offshore teams. Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 4 years in UK practice. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive team culture focused on collaboration and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' UK practice experience.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and corporate tax.
• Experience with cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a mixed client portfolio.
• Deliver timely statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Review statutory accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102.
• Oversee preparation of corporate tax computations and returns.
• Provide input on tax planning and remuneration strategies.
• Review VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Supervise both UK-based and offshore accounting teams.
• Manage client onboarding across accounting software.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to clients.
• Monitor billing, profitability, and charge-out rates.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualified

4+ years' UK practice experience

Managing a portfolio

Technical knowledge of accounts preparation

Experience with cloud accounting software

Leadership and team management skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial mindset

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Tools

Xero

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Business Services Accounts Manager
Cambridge
£50,000 - £62,000

A well-established and growing Chartered Accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Business Services Accounts Manager to join its dynamic team in Cambridge. This is a newly created position driven by continued growth, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a significant client portfolio and play a key role in delivering high-quality outsourced finance, compliance, and advisory services. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, oversee both UK and offshore teams, and help shape the continued development of the business services function.

Role Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a mixed client portfolio.
• Deliver timely statutory accounts, management accounts, and advisory services.
• Review statutory accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102 (Section 1A).
• Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax computations and returns.
• Provide input on tax planning and tax‑efficient remuneration strategies.
• Review VAT returns and bookkeeping prepared by junior staff.
• Supervise and support both UK‑based and offshore accounting teams.
• Manage client onboarding across Xero, Sage, IRIS and related systems.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to clients and internal teams.
• Monitor WIP, billing, profitability, and charge‑out rates.
• Support workflow management and departmental deadline tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and service delivery.

Personal Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 4+ years' UK practice experience.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and corporate tax.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, IRIS).
• Strong working knowledge of IRIS and CCH (including CCH AP and CCH Corporation Tax desirable).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, including remote/offshore teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters simply.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on client service and value creation.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Strong training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, high‑retention and collaborative team culture.
• Real opportunity to progress within a growing firm.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a senior role with real responsibility, client ownership, and progression opportunities, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.